'I never wanted to leave Real Madrid' - Kaka

Date: 29-09-2011 2:07 pm (12 years ago) | Author: Emmanuel McCarthy
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The Brazilian midfielder, who is finally hitting the form which earned him a move to the Santiago Bernabeu two years ago, has maintained his desire to stay in the Spanish capital and remains fully committed to their cause despite a difficult start to life in Spain.

During a presentation for the FIFA 12 video game, the Brazilian star spoke of his admiration for his employers and how he has ambitions to lift silverware with the Spanish giants.

"I am indebted to Real Madrid," Kaka told reporters. "It would have been very easy to have left, but that is why I chose to raise my game. I have a dream of succeeding at Madrid which I want to realize."

The 28-year-old put in a man-of-the-match display against Ajax in the Champions League on Tuesday, and admits he is delighted to have repaid the faith shown by both president Florentino Perez and coach Jose Mourinho.

"Many reports have claimed that Madrid wanted to sell me, but he [Perez] told me he wouldn't and kept his word," Kaka said. "I owe a lot to the president."



He added, "Three parties decided [on me staying]. I did not want to leave, Mourinho did not want me to go and the club did not want to sell me either."

"After the game [against Ajax, Florentino] gave me a hug and congratulated me. He has always supported us, even through bad times."

Kaka arrived from AC Milan in a 68.5 million euros move in the summer of 2009 as one of Perez's first signings after returning to Real Madrid as president, but a mixture of injuries and poor form initially prevented him from living up to his price tag.



Posted: at 29-09-2011 02:07 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- terryworld at 30-09-2011 12:33 AM (12 years ago)
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humble player

Posted: at 30-09-2011 12:33 AM (12 years ago) | Hero
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